On 5/18/24, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Grace J. Dewitt, age 19, of Bridgeport for Unlawful Possession of Alcohol by Minor following a traffic stop on a white 2013 Chevrolet for Suspended Registration in the 200 block of South Walnut Street. Also arrested, were passengers Katlyn A. Ortiz, age 19, of Lawrenceville for Unlawful Consumption of Alcohol by Minor and Marley A. Moutry, age 19, of Bridgeport for Possession of Alcohol by Minor. During the stop, the arresting officer detected an odor of cannabis and knew the occupants were under the age of 21, prohibiting use/possession. The occupants admitted to cannabis use prior to the stop and that there was alcohol in the trunk. Consequently, the officer located two open bottles of Vodka and 3 cans of beer. All three individuals were transported to the Wabash County Jail where it was confirmed that Ortiz had consumed alcohol under age. All three were processed and released on a Notice to Appear.